ESCO Database

ESCO (European Skills, Competences, Qualifications, and Occupations) is a multilingual classification system developed by the European Commission. It serves as a crucial dictionary, identifying and categorizing professional occupations and skills within the EU labor market and education system. ESCO provides detailed descriptions of over 3,000 occupations and almost 14,000 related skills, available in 28 languages. This structured data connects the concepts with their relationships, allowing digital platforms to match job seekers, suggest relevant training paths, and enhance communication between employers and potential employees. It aims to facilitate job mobility across Europe by providing a common set of vocabularies for occupations and skills, fostering a more integrated and efficient labor market. The ESCO database is freely accessible through an online portal, offering downloadable files in various formats and an API. It is a key resource for job seekers, employers, and educational institutions.